GPS solution

GPS Synchronization Solution

• NR TDD networks adopt time division multiplexing and therefore require time synchronization to
minimize inter-base station and inter-UE interference.
• GPS is a global satellite navigation system provided by the USA.
• It provides precise positioning, navigation, and timing services to objects on the earth.
• The GPS clock source is highly accurate to the microsecond level.
• It supports both frequency synchronization and time synchronization.

Advantages:
High precision, time accuracy can reach
nanoseconds, higher than NTP and SNTP time
sources.
Disadvantages:
site selection has requirements, need to meet GPS
signal reception conditions

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Typical GPS install scenario for IBC site
GPS Antenna
No splitter solution: 1 GPS antenna connect one BBU

RG-8U feeder

Surge
Jumper
protector Amplifier(optional)
（N/SMA）

RG-8U jumper
BBU
RG-8U jumper

GPS Antenna

Splitter solution: 1 GPS antenna connect up to 4 BBU

RG-8U cable Jumper
RG-8U feeder
Amplifier （N/SMA）
Surge BBU
protector (optional)
BBU
RG-8U jumper RG-8U jumper BBU
Dummy load
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GPS Survey Guide
• The GPS antenna should be installed in an open space and is far from high
buildings. The GPS antenna has a vertical visual angle no less than 90° , as
shown in Figure 1.
The GPS antenna should be installed in the protection range of the lightning
rod (within the tilt angle of 45° under the lightning rod).
• The horizontal distance between the antenna and the lightning rod should be
longer than 2 m, as shown in Figure 2.
• If multiple GPS antennas are installed, ensure that the horizontal distance
between antennas is greater than 0.5 m.
• The GPS antenna should be far from:
> High-voltage power cables
> Strong radiation area of the TV transmission station
> Radiation area of the main lobe of the RF antenna
> Radiation area of the microwave antenna
> Other areas with inter-frequency interference or strong electromagnetic interference
• Possible cable routing from install location to BTS equipment room.

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GPS Design Guide
• Huawei GPS equipment list
Type GPS equipment
UMPTg2 With GPS satellite card
GPS package GPS antenna 1pcs, Surge protector 1 pcs,RG-8U feeder 100m, Grounding cable 2m, N-SMA jumper 2.2m, N type connectors 2pcs.

• According to the survey data to output the GPS cable routing design, the cable length specification
as follow:
> No splitter maximum 270m, when above 150m need add amplifier.
> with splitter maximum 240m, when above 100m need add amplifier.

No Splitter

Cable Length RG-8U Feeder Amplifier Splitter

0~150m ● / /
151~270m ● ● /

2-way / 4-way splitter

0~100m ● / ●
101~240m ● ● ●
5 Huawei Confidential Splitter and Amplifier are not include in GPS package, need purchase separately.
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